I show you what you can crochet from plastic bags

Putting bags in a bag is a Russian folk tradition. I used to be a collector, too, until I got the idea to knit a rug from bags with my own hands. And space will be freed up in the drawer, and a useful item will appear in the house. Products made of polyethylene do not rot, do not accumulate moisture and are very easy to clean.

How to knit a rug from bags?

For knitting you will need a large supply of polyethylene. It is advisable to choose bags of the same thickness without logos or designs.

Making yarn:

Place the bag on the table (you can put 3 pieces together).
Fold 3-4 times to form a long rectangle.
If there are handles, cut them off.
Smooth out the rectangle with a ruler.
Using a pen we draw stripes every 2–3 cm.
Let's line it up.
Cut the bag into strips with a utility knife.
We knit the “yarn”. The best way to do this is as follows:
Roll it up into a ball.

How to make yarn is shown in detail in the video:

Now you need to decide on the pattern and method of crocheting. As a beginner, I decided to make a rug from so-called granny squares. The following scheme was taken as a basis:

This is the simplest scheme. I cast on 4 chain stitches and then alternated double crochets and chain stitches. Granny squares are knitted very quickly. The main thing is to choose a hook of the same thickness as the plastic threads.

But connecting the squares with each other turned out to be more difficult. I abandoned the idea of using single crochets and simply sewed the squares together with a needle.But you can do things differently.

Knitting a rug from start to finish is well demonstrated in the following video with a master class:

Other granny square patterns:

How to knit a bag from bags?

The next idea was to create a durable bag for going to the market. Probably, each of us has encountered a situation when a plastic bag breaks at the most inopportune moment. With a knitted plastic string bag you don’t have to worry about this. In addition, it is easy to clean.

At first I really liked this option:

The material used here is black garbage bags. Photo master class:

But I admit, I didn’t want to shell out money for new bags, but decided to say goodbye to the old supplies. I knitted a bag in the likeness of a rug from the same “granny squares”. I used the video master class:

First I knitted 24 squares according to the pattern:
I connected the squares in a column according to the instructions:
Using a regular stitch, I knitted handles of the length I needed (8 loops wide).
I sewed the handles to the metal rings with plastic threads, and those, in turn, to the corners of squares 1, 2, 23 and 24.

I didn’t tie the rings, but used old, multi-colored bags. However, the bag turned out surprisingly cute and bright.

7 ideas for crafts made from bags

And although it took all my supplies to create a rug and a bag, I began to wonder what else could be made from bags.

I’m sharing the ideas that I liked the most:

Dish and shower scourer. They write that the product whips foam well and does not accumulate bacteria. It can be used as long as you like (until it breaks).
New Year's wreath. An original and easy-to-make decoration.Polyethylene flats need to be tied to a base (wire circle), and then the wreath should be decorated with Christmas tree decorations.
Ottoman. Why not? You can knit a bag from bags, stuff it and sew it. It turns out quickly and inexpensively. Such a pouf will always come in handy at the dacha.
Storage basket. Baskets for toys, linen, and household chemicals are knitted from plastic bags. You can store anything in it.
Soft bunny. Small children are very interested in rustling bags. Your little one will love this beautiful toy bunny even more! You need to sew 5 pompoms, glue on plastic eyes and ears. Ready!
Flower hat for a matinee. If you have children and are racking your brain to create a carnival outfit, pay attention to the dandelion hat. I think this is a good option for girls:
Easter basket. Our people prepare especially carefully for Easter. My family is no exception. In addition to painting eggs, I make my own decorations - bunnies and chickens. Next year I plan to knit this Easter basket:

Surely other crafts can be knitted from plastic yarn. For example, a Christmas tree or a snowman for school (kindergarten).

My weekend was so fruitful. I spent 3 hours knitting the rug and 3.5 hours on the bags. The warehouse with packages was dismantled, and two new things appeared in the house. Oh yes. Finally, I will give one piece of advice. Products knitted from bags turn out a little shriveled and wrinkled. To give them a neat look, turn the iron on low heat and iron through a very thick fabric. Good luck and creative success!